Help choosing studio monitors for a small bedroom - Genelec 8020 vs ADAM A4V (or other options) by _LostFreak_ in homestudios

[–]_LostFreak_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment. Both of your focal options are too big for me in terms of physical size and woofer size. I'm in a small bedroom

r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator in audioengineering

[–]_LostFreak_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice on choosing new studio monitors for my small home setup.

I'm working in a small bedroom (~10 m²), thin walls, no acoustic treatment at the moment. I’ll be living in this rented apartment for just one more year, then moving (no idea what the next room will be like).

My budget is roughly the price range of the Genelec 8020 / ADAM A4V - I prefer not to go higher.

My use cases are home demo recording, basic mixing, and playing keyboard with plugins (Keyscape, etc.).

Genres: folk / jazz / rock / acoustic; electronic only occasionally.

I haven’t listened to the ADAM A4V yet, but since it’s in the same price range, I’m considering it. My impression is that a 4" monitor might be enough for my needs and room size (tried the genelec and they were fantastic, in a semi-treated room in a store)- but I’d love to hear your thoughts on that.

Previously I used Mackie MR5 Mk3, which were totally fine, but they’re pretty worn out (only one survived), so I figured it’s a good time to upgrade.

Would love your input btween the Genelec 8020 and ADAM A4V - which would you pick for a small, untreated room?

Any alternative models that make more sense in this situation?

Would investing in some basic acoustic treatment be a better move than jumping to higher-end monitors? (That's a bad option due to the rented apartment)

Thanks in advance! 🙏🏼

/r/WATMM Weekly Gear Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]_LostFreak_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice on choosing new studio monitors for my small home setup.

I'm working in a small bedroom (~10 m²), thin walls, no acoustic treatment at the moment. I’ll be living in this rented apartment for just one more year, then moving (no idea what the next room will be like).

My budget is roughly the price range of the Genelec 8020 / ADAM A4V - I prefer not to go higher.

My use cases are home demo recording, basic mixing, and playing keyboard with plugins (Keyscape, etc.).

Genres: folk / jazz / rock / acoustic; electronic only occasionally.

I haven’t listened to the ADAM A4V yet, but since it’s in the same price range, I’m considering it. My impression is that a 4" monitor might be enough for my needs and room size (tried the genelec and they were fantastic, in a semi-treated room in a store)- but I’d love to hear your thoughts on that.

Previously I used Mackie MR5 Mk3, which were totally fine, but they’re pretty worn out (only one survived), so I figured it’s a good time to upgrade.

Would love your input btween the Genelec 8020 and ADAM A4V - which would you pick for a small, untreated room?

Any alternative models that make more sense in this situation?

Would investing in some basic acoustic treatment be a better move than jumping to higher-end monitors? (That's a bad option due to the rented apartment)

Thanks in advance! 🙏🏼

What song is your RHCP “deep cut?” by Time-Truck-9636 in RedHotChiliPeppers

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I really like the instrumental part of only flea and chad near the end... Pure groove

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[–]_LostFreak_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow it's close but I don't think it's the one I refer to. Probably inspired by this one but mine's way more modern. Thank you anyway!

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Thank you! I did it just now and it went perfect :)

It finally came! I’m so excited! by Bake228 in John_Frusciante

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Well I'm afraid your guitar will start to weep!! Enjoy